With two simultaneous projects at CASACOR 2026, Eduardo Baldelomar makes an affectionate manifesto about belonging, identity and cultural preservation traduzido por: OPENROUTER
Submitted at Jun 23, 2026, 8:00 AM
Eduardo Baldelomar (Carolina Mossin/CASACOR)
Eduardo Baldelomar is one of the most renowned professionals at CASACOR Bolivia and, for the third time, he faces a challenge that many of his colleagues would consider impossible: balancing the show in his home country with CASACOR São Paulo, with only a few weeks between the projects.
Eduardo Baldelomar - Casa del Valle. Ambiente da CASACOR Bolívia 2026. (Alvaro Mier/CASACOR)
The architect signs the project Casa del Valle, inspired by his affective memories in Bolivia, and at the same time pays homage to the Chiquitos culture with Coliving Chiquitano. Both spaces stand out for their intimate relationship with the theme proposed by CASACOR 2026, Mind and Heart, and sensitively translate Baldelomar's purpose: to transform architecture into a tool for cultural preservation.
Eduardo Baldelomar - Coliving Chiquitano. (Carolina Mossin/CASACOR)
"In Bolivia, I paid tribute to my father and the traditions of Vallegrande, its cuisine, music, and architecture. In São Paulo, which has much greater visibility, I took the opportunity to make a claim in favor of the peoples of the Bolivian Lowlands. It is a culture that is not communicated, but has a very important architectural, cultural, artisanal, and musical legacy. I made this choice so I could build a bridge between Brazil's cultural managers and Bolivian artisans," he says in an interview with CASACOR.
Eduardo Baldelomar's creative process for developing not just one, but two projects at the same time always begins with in-depth research of references. "The CASACOR 2026 manifesto is a stimulus for us to ask ourselves: 'Where do you truly feel like yourself?'. With that, I knew I needed to talk about my ancestral connection, bringing something that could be translated into energies".
Eduardo Baldelomar - Casa del Valle. (Alvaro Mier/CASACOR)
Next, the architect dives into a rigorous research process. In the case of Coliving Chiquitano, there were four trips to eastern Bolivia, always marked by meetings with local artists and artisans; visits to churches, villages, and centers; and good conversations with the local population. The result was a sensitive yet powerful immersion in the region where millenary indigenous traditions remain alive and dialogue with the legacy left by the Jesuit missions.
Eduardo Baldelomar - Coliving Chiquitano. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2026. (Carolina Mossin/CASACOR)
A surprise is that Baldelomar was so dedicated to the mission that he was the first to deliver his project at CASACOR São Paulo. "Like everything in life, it takes a lot of organization. I have strong support in Bolivia, I have an office and great partnerships. I practically direct everything from a distance there. Here in Brazil, I'm still learning, I've been in the market for two years. I supervise the work here myself to make it work".
One of the great challenges of participating in CASACOR São Paulo 2026 was transporting more than 200 works by Bolivian authors and indigenous artisans. However, the path could not be different: Baldelomar believes that valuing Bolivian culture is a way to broaden the view on Latin American identity and value traditions that still remain little known. Among the pieces are masks, music scores, musical instruments, handcrafted items, and signature furniture that reference the mestizo baroque style of the jungle.
Eduardo Baldelomar - Coliving Chiquitano. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2026. (Carolina Mossin/CASACOR)
"I feel I have a commitment to my country. Five years ago, I decided to change my career and work researching culture. I could even create a space designed to attract clients, but today I am no longer in the commercial area. My goal is to 'build bridges' for these poorly communicated peoples. This is a responsibility I take on with great love."
Anyone who sees Eduardo Baldelomar speaking calmly about two more, among his 15 participations at CASACOR since 2013, would never imagine that being part of the cast of the largest architecture, interior design, and landscaping show in the Americas was once a distant dream. It all started when he decided to send an email to the CASACOR Bolivia organization asking for an opportunity.
Eduardo Baldelomar - Jorori Lounge Gourmet. (Alvaro Mier/CASACOR)
"I am a person who manifests. I bought CASACOR yearbooks ever since I was at university. When I saw the announcement in the newspaper that CASACOR would arrive in Bolivia, I spent two months thinking about it. Until I decided to write: 'Hello, I'm Eduardo and I would like an interview.' I showed my small portfolio and they extended a space to me. It worked out because I didn't wait, I went after it."
Eduardo Baldelomar - Legado Loft. Projeto da CASACOR Bolívia 2024. (Alvaro Mier/CASACOR)
The architect's dreams did not stop there: on his first trip to São Paulo, in 2012, he knew the city would be his future home. Ten years passed until he received an invitation, from CASACOR's own curatorship, to join the cast of the main show. Currently, he splits his time between the Santa Cruz de La Sierra-São Paulo air route.
With such purpose applied to the projects at CASACOR 2026, Baldelomar does not intend to let the stories end with the close of the shows: on June 20, in Bolivia, and on August 9, in São Paulo. On the contrary, the architect intends to take advantage of the visibility to take Bolivian artisans further.
"Bolivia is a third-world country, we survive. There is no government investment to promote our culture, especially in the Lowlands. It is a sad reality, so I have to manage this moment to bring returns to those who gave me all this strength," he says.
In practice, Eduardo Baldelomar works daily to make new connections through CASACOR. Among them is the architect Hugo Ribas, also part of the CASACOR São Paulo 2026 cast. His goal is to gather people and cultural associations willing to open doors to indigenous art alongside him, connecting artisans and buyers.
"Each one can do their part. I believe that what I do can change the mindset of other people, so that they can add up and we can work together. For me, this is already an achievement: that I can motivate people with my work. I can't do less than I'm already doing," he concludes.
traduzido por: OPENROUTER
